Manipur Polo International: Manipur, UK set up title clash

Our Correspondent
Imphal, Nov. 27 (EMN): USA conceded their match against India A in the beginning of the 3^rd chukkar in the first ground, while India B (Manipur) overcame a spirited challenge from the UK team 8-7, in the 2^nd ground on the 6^th day of the 14 Manipur Polo International.

The India ‘A’ team were given a walkover after heated arguments between the two teams over a foul given against the India A team.

In the day’s second match, Pradeep of India B (Manipur) opened the score for the team from a 40-yard spot kick in the 1.05^th minute of the first chukker while L Rohit added another one in the dying seconds of the chukker.

For the UK side, Phil Seller scored twice (5.14^th and 5.57^th minutes) while Henry Tucker added another one for UK to lead 3-2 at the end of the chukker.

In the second chukker, the two teams added one goal apiece, with George Amore scoring for the UK with beautiful stick work in the 1.17^th minute and L Rohit scoring for Manipur in 6.55^th minute.

In the third chukker, both the teams added two more goals to end the chukker at 6-5 in favour of the UK.

Phil Seller, who had a wonderful match, scored both the goals for the UK team while L Atangba and P Ojit scored for Manipur.

In the fourth chukker, Manipur scrapped past the UK team. The home team pumped in 3 goals with L Atangab scoring twice and captain T Pradeep Kumar adding another goal.

The UK team could add only one goal through Henry Amor.